Nightlife
Friday, November 20, 2009
Events / Arts / Nightlife pun(c)tuation: New Gallery Opening Tonight
Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 1:07 PM
- Jaycee
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pun(c)tuation, a new gallery directed by local artist Maikoiyo Alley-Barnes opens tonight at 6 pm with a show called The Shogunate Revisited, featuring works from artists Mike Wagner and I AM. It's located at 705A E Pike Street (right next to Honey Hole). The show promises, among other things, Japanese wood block print-influenced works displayed "against a backdrop of video-art installation that will loop archival footage, classic moments from Akira Kurosawa and John Hughes movies, as well as a short film that was shot in Japan the summer of 2009 by graffiti writer, photographer and producer TEWZ (Chicago)." Also present will be wine from Long Shadows Vinters, and vegan fare from Loving Hut. It's a chance to check out this latest gallery addition to Capitol Hill. Get there.
From the press release:
The show examines the artists’ common influence in Japanese wood block print, manga and historic figures including Utamaro, Hokusai, and Katsuhiro Otomo. The Tokugawa shogunate ruled over Japan for more than 300-years, yet creativity thrived despite (or perhaps because of) this oppression. Wood block prints were called ukiyo-e, “pictures of the floating world” — a world of the courtesans, brothels, and Kabuki theaters frequented by an urban class growing in wealth and size, who celebrated a lifestyle free from government-imposed restrictions. This installation reflects the relationships between political oppression and artistic expression, economic growth and social structures, the impact of technology on communications and communities, and the tensions that lead to a restructuring of our worlds.Mike Wagner is a painter, conceptual artist and non-commissioned public illustration specialist, born in Philadelphia raised in Seattle. A graduate of Parsons School of Design, this year his paintings have been featured at Zeitgeist Coffee and FlatColor Gallery — including a series showcasing the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
I AM is a self-trained Sharpie maestro, comic book and video game illustrator. Originally from Philadelphia but now calls Seattle home, his work has recently been seen in Kushi Bar and Venom.
Their work will be displayed against a backdrop of video-art installation that will loop archival footage, classic moments from Akira Kurosawa and John Hughes movies, as well as a short film that was shot in Japan the summer of 2009 by graffiti writer, photographer and producer TEWZ (Chicago).
See the full press release after the jump:
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
News / Nightlife The War Room is Closing?
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Nov 11, 2009 at 9:35 AM
After nearly five years of holding down the block at Harvard and Pike, on Capitol Hill, the War Room’s current ownership will close its doors November 30. The future of the popular nightclub remains uncertain.
More on Line Out.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Housekeeping / Nightlife It's Genius!
Posted by Bethany Jean Clement on Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Have you seen this beautiful poster yet?
- Image by Ann Texter
As of these here Seventh Annual Genius Awards, The Stranger has given one hundred and seventy-five thousand dollars to support our local geniuses.
See you Friday!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Politics / Nightlife What Are Bars Throughout the City Doing at Precisely 11:30 pm Tonight?
Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Oct 23, 2009 at 10:54 AM
Find out next door on Line Out.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
City / Nightlife Meet Seattle's Club Kids!
Posted by David Schmader on Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Friday, October 16, 2009
City / Nightlife Who Did the Seattle Nightlife & Music Association Endorse for City Council?
Posted by Grant Brissey on Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 5:08 PM
All the same people we did.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Music / Nightlife Last Night in Music
Posted by Eric Grandy on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Why?, Mount Eerie, and No Kids played a sold-out show at the Vera Project.
And the Seattle City of Music Awards rolled out the red carpet at the Showbox.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Music / Nightlife What Did You Do Last Night?
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM
Dave Segal went to see reunited Athens, Ga math-rockers Polvo.
And I caught British glam-goths the Horrors:
Monday, October 5, 2009
Two-Block Radius / Nightlife What's Replacing the Satellite Lounge?
Posted by Eric Grandy on Mon, Oct 5, 2009 at 11:04 AM
Pizza, pinball, and unicorns.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Politics / Music / Nightlife Mike McGinn, Dow Constantine, and Pete Holmes are Having a Party Tonight with the Presidents of the United States of America
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Ticket info on Line Out.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Nightlife An Open Letter to the Guy Peeing Out His Third-Story Window on 15th and Madison at Around 2:30 AM Friday Night
Posted by Lindy West on Sun, Sep 13, 2009 at 4:10 PM
- Right in here. Pee. Pee in my eye.
Some of it went in my eye. Your pee.
Sincerely,
Lindy
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Housekeeping / Nightlife I'm Going to See Hari Kondabolu at the Comedy Underground Tonight.
Posted by Lindy West on Thu, Sep 10, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Also, Slog Happy! I have DVDs to give away, people!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Homo / Nightlife The Pony Grand Re-Opening is Thursday Sept 3rd
Posted by Kelly O on Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 3:21 PM
- Inside Pony, Sept 1, 2009
Pony rides again! This Thursday Sept 3rd, 8 pm-2 am. 12th and Madison. Attendees are encouraged to "dress slutty". MORE DETAILS HERE.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Homo / Nightlife Can Someone Explain This Ad to Me?
Posted by Christopher Frizzelle on Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 1:22 PM
I can't figure it out.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Two-Block Radius / Nightlife Party Tonight
Posted by Bethany Jean Clement on Thu, Aug 20, 2009 at 6:37 PM
Have you seen this nuttiness?
Friday, August 14, 2009
Music / Nightlife Last Night's Mad Rad vs Champagne Champagne Basketball Beard-Off at the Funhouse
Posted by Eric Grandy on Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Is on Line Out.
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Homo / Nightlife I Watched the Sunset Last Night From...
Posted by Kelly O on Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 12:57 PM
...what just might be the BEST new patio on the 'Hill!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
City / Nightlife The Nightlife Guy
Posted by Dominic Holden on Thu, Jul 23, 2009 at 10:07 AM
In The Stranger's conference room last Friday, four men who are fighting over one city council seat tried to set themselves apart from one another: Mike O'Brien, Rusty Williams, Robert Rosencrantz, and David Miller. Two others in the race who are also vying for the seat Richard McIver is vacating at the end of this year weren't there: Jordan Royer was sick and Bobby Forch said this week that he no-showed because, "I think I was sick. I can't remember."
We asked them to address our primary interest: drinking at night (and most mornings). Whereas Rosencrantz said, "I don't go out," and added that he believed in giving neighborhoods more authority over where nightlife can and cannot go—yikes—Miller identified a cadre of his supporters who work in the nightlife industry. He supports amending the existing noise ordinance to protect existing clubs from persnickety new neighbors—adding a grandfather clause to allow venues to continue, unpenalized, even if a residential building goes up within earshot (currently the existence of new building can make an old club illegal).
But Miller's real christening in the race came this week: The Seattle Nightlife & Music Association, a leading nightlife advocacy voice in the city, endorsed him. He's also got the blessing of David Meinert, Marcus Charles, Michael Meckling, and Steven Severin.
Sure, this makes Miller groovier than Rosencrantz, but does it give him any advantage? I'd love to think that there is an army of young, drinky folks out there who vote in primaries—who even know we're voting next month—but I wouldn't bet my lunch on it. I'd expect most of them will wake up the next day, having forgotten all about it, and say, "I think I was sick. I can't remember" or something like that. According to a SurveyUSA poll last month, 76 percent of likely voters in next month's primary are 35 years or older—not exactly the nightlife set. Only 24 percent are between 18 and 34. However, with this many candidates in the race, Miller may be able to combine his support from neighborhood types—he was the past president of the past President of the Maple Leaf Community Council—and the "nightlife voters" (however small their ranks) to guarantee a spot on the November ballot.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Nightlife Um, This Wasn't on the Rider
Posted by Dave Segal on Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Last night at the Blue Moon Tavern, a local metal band, while loading out, nearly "liberated" a beloved painting that was hanging behind the stage. The venue's talent booker was not amused.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Nightlife If you weren't walking down Pine Street between 11:55 pm and 12:15 am last night...
Posted by Christopher Frizzelle on Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 10:06 AM
...you missed an "impromptu" dance party on the parking lot where Cha Cha/Manray/Kincora used to be.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Crime / Music / Nightlife Mad Rad: The Verdict Is In
Posted by Eric Grandy on Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Nightlife And Now for Something Completely Different...
Posted by David Schmader on Sun, Jun 21, 2009 at 2:42 PM
Hey Stranger,Since so many Slog stories highlight (rightly) Christians being assholes to the glbtq community, why don't you give the kind Queer Episcopalians (who Driscoll hates, by the way) a Slog shoutout for hosting the city's first (to my knowledge?) Pride Eucharist and Party tonight, June 21 from 7 - 10:30 pm at Skinner Auditorium at St. Mark's Cathedral? We have DJ Ponyboy, a bunch of men in dresses, and the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace,
Tim Mathis
Community Catalyst
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Dear Tim: Your wish is my command.
Also, I hope when guests enter the party, they're given euchawristbands. Baddum ching.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Chow / Nightlife New in Restaurant/Bars!
Posted by Bethany Jean Clement on Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 12:51 PM
• Azzurri is Fremont's new wine and soccer bar that, as of last week, was only serving two kinds of wine and, to be frank, needed the attention of a broom. Also, the panini are not that good. Yet it is kind of a great place! Find out why over here.
• The Feedback Lounge in West Seattle is rock 'n' roll-themed. Food is pub grub plus. They have "the SUNNDECK, a 40-foot long outdoor lounge area," and a music-related happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. every day. Today is AC/DC “high voltage” Friday. Wear rubber-soled shoes.
• The Tiger Lounge in Georgetown is "Seattle's only go-go bar," which means lava lamps and beaded curtains. Outside, there is a fire pit, which may or may not be go-go in some way. Pub grub and gourmet pizzas are available.
• Sinners and Saints is right near Azzurri in Fremont. Intriguing detail: Goldfish races are occasionally held in an upside-down, water-filled fluorescent light fixture (has PETA found out yet?). Food is Spanish—tapas, paella.
• Hudson in Georgetown is brought to you by the Smarty Pants people and has homestyle Southern food.
• Captain Blacks on Capitol Hill is already famous for its chicken and waffles (it's boneless kosher breast meat, all sliced up for you, which you may find to be suboptimal, and it costs $11, but it's pretty damn good). There are two outdoor decks, front and back. The Stranger has recently learned that the apostrophe in "Blacks" was lost at sea.
• Snoose Junction Part Dieu is the Ballard pizzeria's new Greenwood outlet. Lots of video games, and LPs you can choose from for them to play upstairs in the bar. (Did they mean Part Deux?)
Enjoy the weekend!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Nightlife "I noticed that the people getting their pictures taken with her were more than half female, and more than half of them were seriously hot..."
Posted by Christopher Frizzelle on Fri, May 29, 2009 at 4:48 PM
That's one of the comments on this week's Bar Exam about Mary Kay Letourneau's new club night. It still boggles the mind that she and her ex-student (1) ever got together in the first place; (2) remain together; and (3) have a club night in Pioneer Square. Other commenters are divided up into the hats-off-to-them camp and the it's-all-so-wrong camp.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Nightlife Re-bar Happy Hour?
Posted by Dan Savage on Thu, May 28, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Apparently there's some sort of happy hour thing at Re-bar today—which doesn't usually open this early—and it involves some sort of food or something. That's all I know.
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